The U-11 Legend Yacht Transport presented by The Truss Company, with driver Jamie Nilsen. Both the U-8 and U-9 are owned by the Tri-Cities’ Darrel and Vanessa Strong. The team sits in third place in the national high points standings. The U-9 Beacon Plumbing, with driver Corey Peabody. The team currently sits in second place in the national high point standings, just 1 point behind the U-11 team.
The boat is the fleet’s lone piston-powered boat. The U-3 Grigg’s presents Miss Ace Hardware, and driver Jimmy King. The U-1 Miss HomeStreet Bank, with first-year driver Dylan Runne. Here is the list of unlimiteds vying for the crown: The event runs Friday through Sunday this coming weekend.
The Tri-Cities Water Follies organization confirmed this week that there will be nine unlimited hydroplanes competing for the Columbia Cup trophy.